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as in integrating
to make a part of a body or system
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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as in expressing
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embodying
Practice standing and walking meditation, the Microcosmic Orbit, Taiji Ruler, the Eight Treasures, cleansing the internal organs, embodying the elements and more.
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Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
These are basically all new roles or twists on old types, taking advantage of Poehler’s skill at embodying strong, often spunky personalities.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2025
The Constitution is there to protect the Republic and its citizens, so who are these people embodying it here and now?
—Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2025
Nguyen, who lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City, creates films and sculptures embodying the ripple effects of violence and dispossession.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Oct. 2025
The 55-year-old leads a mighty ensemble cast currently performing at the National’s Lyttelton Theatre until November, with Life of Pi‘s Hiran Abeysekera embodying our protagonist with a mischievous sense of frenzy through Robert Hastie’s sharp, contemporary take on the classic.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Warhol, of course, is known for at once satirizing and embodying mass production through his art and his studio, the Factory.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025
The open spaces within the atrium invite collaboration, embodying the center's architectural and educational approach.
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
But if you’ve been split between duty and desire, August invites you to stop overthinking and start embodying what feels good to you in each moment.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
These are basically all new roles or twists on old types, taking advantage of Poehler’s skill at embodying strong, often spunky personalities.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2025
The Constitution is there to protect the Republic and its citizens, so who are these people embodying it here and now?
—Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2025
Nguyen, who lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City, creates films and sculptures embodying the ripple effects of violence and dispossession.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Oct. 2025
The 55-year-old leads a mighty ensemble cast currently performing at the National’s Lyttelton Theatre until November, with Life of Pi‘s Hiran Abeysekera embodying our protagonist with a mischievous sense of frenzy through Robert Hastie’s sharp, contemporary take on the classic.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Warhol, of course, is known for at once satirizing and embodying mass production through his art and his studio, the Factory.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025
The open spaces within the atrium invite collaboration, embodying the center's architectural and educational approach.
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
But if you’ve been split between duty and desire, August invites you to stop overthinking and start embodying what feels good to you in each moment.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodying
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The campaign, represented by L’Oréal International Distribution (LID) and Global SS Beauty Brands, pays tribute to India’s beloved marigold — an essential part of any celebration — while integrating Armani’s signature red tones to transform the mall’s exterior.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, companies should be integrating crisis scenarios into risk management frameworks and ensuring that potential threats are considered in strategic planning.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Bessent was recently photographed looking at what appeared to be a text from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins expressing concern about the Argentina proposal.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Joe Maloney, a senior vice president, explained it to me — after expressing shock that kids use the apps.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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At the hips, the look billowed with extra movement, incorporating both a wide-leg element and a voluminous skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Routine also supports easier training, as incorporating obedience lessons into daily schedules reinforces learning through consistency.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Here is the paradox, for in his silence Poe was actually the most American, exemplifying our national talent at sublimation and repression.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Despite personality friction within the reggae-assimilating band even after decades of inactivity as a unit, The Police successfully undertook a lucrative reunion world tour from 2007-2008 that reportedly earned the group over $360 million, becoming one of the highest grossing tours of all-time.—
Mike Alleyne,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This model provides an opportunity for collaboration and for assimilating and sharpening all the skills covered in the course.—
Filomena Nunes,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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Soon after, images of Blair walking red carpets with a jeweled cane went viral, symbolizing a new kind of beauty and strength.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
10 Oct. 2025
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Though modern science has disproven this idea, the name persists, symbolizing the fiery imagery long associated with volcanic eruptions.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Her leadership approach offers small business owners a clear model for how personifying a company strengthens teams, builds resilience, and ensures longevity beyond the founder.—
Dan Ringo,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Several students said Christian helped them in the classroom and in life, personifying how a person with a disability can thrive.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Aug. 2025
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Although the disease is best known for manifesting in children, adults account for almost half of new diagnoses.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The way this is all manifesting now is in a stock market led by high-volatility/low-quality stocks alongside a rush for gold and bitcoin as stores of value acting like momentum vehicles.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Embodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodying. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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